Girl name
Sofya name meaning
“wisdom; insight”
Sofya means “wisdom” or “insight” and is a form of Sophia, from Greek sophía. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name. Related spellings include Sofia and Sofiya. Its association with wisdom also connects it to the Greek element found in philosophy, literally the love of wisdom.
What does Sofya mean?
Wisdom; insight
In Turkish: bilgelik; hikmet
Sofya is a feminine name expressing wisdom and intellectual understanding. Sophia and Sofia are other forms of the same name, while Sonya belongs to the same name family. In Turkish it also names Bulgaria’s capital, but the personal name has an independent history.
Origin of the name Sofya
Sofya is a form of Sophia, from Greek sophía, meaning “wisdom.” Its spelling is related to Sofia and Sofiya in several languages.
How to pronounce Sofya
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sofja/ |
Is Sofya a girl’s name?
Yes, Sofya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sofya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sofya
Names with related meanings
- Bilge♀Wise, discerning
- Şura♀Consultation
- Hikmet♀Wisdom
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Arife♀A knowledgeable, discerning woman
- Sezen♀One who senses or perceives the unstated
- Bilgin♂♀A learned person
- Zekiye♀İntelligent, perceptive
- Ferzan♂♀Wise, discerning
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Sezin♀İntuition, an inward sense or perception
Famous people named Sofya
- Sofya Alağaş · b. 1990
- Sofya Damoğlu
FAQ about the name Sofya
What is the meaning of Sofya?
Sofya means “wisdom; insight”. Sofya is a form of Sophia, from Greek sophía, meaning “wisdom.” Its spelling is related to Sofia and Sofiya in several languages.
Is Sofya a girl’s name?
Yes, Sofya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sofya in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sofya nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sofya?
Sofya is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Sofya have?
Sofya has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sofya?
Sofya does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Sofya?
Notable people named Sofya include Sofya Alağaş, Sofya Damoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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